Posts by Tauhric Brown
An Open Letter to Central Indiana Seniors
Dear Central Indiana adults 60 and older, Please let me take this opportunity to let you know that we care about you. We value your contributions to our community. We…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Reinvent the Wheel
We’ve all heard the saying: “There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.” Yet, as I think about this today, I am shifting my focus and adapting to some new realities.…
Read MoreMy Holiday Wish: An End to Food Insecurity
Like so many of you, I gathered around the table with family this Thanksgiving in front of heaping platters of food. Good food. Healthy food. Ok, some not so healthy…
Read MoreUnpaid, Untrained Caregivers Face Challenges; CICOA and Its Network of Partners Are Here to Help
Mark Lee never thought of himself as a caregiver. It wasn’t part of his life plan, but then no one plans on a parent getting Alzheimer’s. So, when his mom…
Read MoreMed Students Become Dementia Friends
Something exciting is happening this month that could have a long-term impact across Indiana on the care provided to people with dementia: First-year students at Indiana University School of Medicine’s…
Read MoreIncreased Gun Violence Impacts Indy Seniors
For more than a decade, CICOA has set aside one morning a year to gather an army of volunteers to make homes safer for seniors. Called Safe at Home, the…
Read MoreTransportation Is a Freedom Many in Our Community Lack
I take for granted my freedom to get up and go. A lot of us take our ease of travel for granted. If we want to go to the grocery,…
Read MoreCOVID’s Lingering Effects on Mental Health Hit Black Community Hard
Many of us are celebrating the fact that we can gather again with friends and family, go to the grocery without a face mask, watch a ballgame in person and…
Read MorePerson-centered Thinking Improves Quality of Life, Quality of Care
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is working in partnership with Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and other community partners to redesign long-term services and supports (LTSS). Our hope…
Read MoreBest Senior Care Options: It’s About Location
Location. Location. Location. You may think that’s important only in business, but it’s also important when considering health and quality-of-life. We call it the social determinants of health—a fancy phrase…
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